Shaikha Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa was elected to the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Board of Directors on 23 October 2026. The election took place during the Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU) General Assembly held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This event, which brought together delegates from across the continent, served as the formal venue for the selection of new leadership representatives to the international governing body. The Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU) General Assembly is a significant gathering for the sport, focusing on administrative governance and the strategic direction of table tennis development within the Asian region.
Election Results and Voting
Shaikha Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa secured 20 of the 32 votes cast during the election process in Tashkent. This total gave her the majority required to join the International Table Tennis Federation Board of Directors. The voting involved representatives from member associations within the Asian Table Tennis Union. The ballot process was conducted in accordance with the established protocols of the Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU) General Assembly, ensuring that the representatives from the various member associations had the opportunity to cast their votes for the candidates nominated for the board position. The result reflects the support gathered among the voting delegates present at the session in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Shaikha Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa currently serves as the Asian Table Tennis Union Vice-President for West Asia. She remains in this regional leadership role while assuming her new responsibilities on the International Table Tennis Federation Board of Directors. Her work for the Asian Table Tennis Union includes oversight of regional development programs across the West Asia zone. As the Vice-President for West Asia, Shaikha Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa has been tasked with coordinating initiatives that promote the growth and competitive standards of table tennis within the specific geographical zone of West Asia.
The dual nature of these roles—serving as the Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU) Vice-President for West Asia while simultaneously holding a seat on the International Table Tennis Federation Board of Directors—positions Shaikha Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa to act as a primary link between regional interests and global policy. Her responsibilities within the Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU) involve frequent engagement with member associations to address development needs and organizational challenges. By securing 20 of the 32 votes cast by the assembly members, she has demonstrated the mandate required to represent the Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU) at the international level. The election in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, concludes the official selection process for this board seat, marking a new phase in her administrative career within the sport. She will continue to manage her existing duties as Vice-President for West Asia while transitioning into the new obligations associated with the International Table Tennis Federation Board of Directors, ensuring that the priorities of the West Asia zone remain represented during international deliberations.
